NFL Notes:Chiefs' Dwayne Bowe suspended for opener

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Bowe out for opener

Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe was suspended for the season opener against Tennessee for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.

Bowe was pulled over for speeding in a Kansas City suburb Nov. 10, and was arrested after police found a bag containing his wallet, driver's license and two containers of a substance suspected to be marijuana. He pleaded guilty to amended charges of defective equipment and littering.

"I made an error in judgment,'' Bowe said in a statement. "I take responsibility for my mistake and it will not happen again," he said.

Browns set date

Finally, the Browns have a date to name their quarterback. Decision day is Tuesday for Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel.

That's when Browns coach Mike Pettine aims to announce his starter for Cleveland's Sept. 7 opener at Pittsburgh. His choice could be influenced by how the quarterbacks play in Monday night's exhibition at Washington.

"Something unforeseen could come up, but we're hopeful because I do want to see if I can cut the quarterback questions down by about 90 percent after next week," said Pettine, a first-year coach who for months has faced questions about his quarterbacks.

Romo ready to go

Tony Romo, 34, has eased his way back since surgery to repair a herniated disk, staying out of competitive situations during the off-season and taking frequent days off at training camp.

Romo won't play long in the Cowboys' preseason home opener against Baltimore tonight, but he will be the starter after skipping the first exhibition.

Preseason roundup

Tom Brady threw a touchdown pass after sitting out the first preseason game and the New England Patriots capitalized on four turnovers to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 42-35, at Foxboro, Mass. … Jimmy Graham caught two touchdown passes, celebrating both with now-banned celebratory dunks over the goal post, and the host New Orleans Saints earned a 31-24 preseason victory over the Tennessee Titans.

Injury briefs

Bears TE Zach Miller was placed on season-ending injured reserve because of the foot injury he suffered in Thursday's 20-19 preseason win over the Jaguars. … Jag RT Austin Pasztor broke his hand Thursday and will be sidelined at least a month.

NFL Notes:Chiefs' Dwayne Bowe suspended for opener

The Record

Bowe out for opener

Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe was suspended for the season opener against Tennessee for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.

Bowe was pulled over for speeding in a Kansas City suburb Nov. 10, and was arrested after police found a bag containing his wallet, driver's license and two containers of a substance suspected to be marijuana. He pleaded guilty to amended charges of defective equipment and littering.

"I made an error in judgment,'' Bowe said in a statement. "I take responsibility for my mistake and it will not happen again," he said.

Browns set date

Finally, the Browns have a date to name their quarterback. Decision day is Tuesday for Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel.

That's when Browns coach Mike Pettine aims to announce his starter for Cleveland's Sept. 7 opener at Pittsburgh. His choice could be influenced by how the quarterbacks play in Monday night's exhibition at Washington.

"Something unforeseen could come up, but we're hopeful because I do want to see if I can cut the quarterback questions down by about 90 percent after next week," said Pettine, a first-year coach who for months has faced questions about his quarterbacks.

Romo ready to go

Tony Romo, 34, has eased his way back since surgery to repair a herniated disk, staying out of competitive situations during the off-season and taking frequent days off at training camp.

Romo won't play long in the Cowboys' preseason home opener against Baltimore tonight, but he will be the starter after skipping the first exhibition.

Preseason roundup

Tom Brady threw a touchdown pass after sitting out the first preseason game and the New England Patriots capitalized on four turnovers to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 42-35, at Foxboro, Mass. … Jimmy Graham caught two touchdown passes, celebrating both with now-banned celebratory dunks over the goal post, and the host New Orleans Saints earned a 31-24 preseason victory over the Tennessee Titans.

Injury briefs

Bears TE Zach Miller was placed on season-ending injured reserve because of the foot injury he suffered in Thursday's 20-19 preseason win over the Jaguars. … Jag RT Austin Pasztor broke his hand Thursday and will be sidelined at least a month.